Editing Gallery Market East (section)

== Transformation to Fashion District ==

PREIT and Macerich acquired the Gallery in 2015 and undertook comprehensive transformation that reopened the complex as Fashion District Philadelphia in 2019. The renovation maintained the mall's enclosed spaces while adding entertainment venues, dining options, and retail concepts positioned for contemporary consumer preferences. The project sought to reposition the development for changing retail patterns that favor experience-oriented destinations over traditional shopping.<ref name="luria"/>

The Fashion District includes attractions beyond conventional retail, including a bowling alley, entertainment venues, and food hall that provide reasons to visit beyond shopping. This diversification reflects industry-wide recognition that malls must offer experiences that online shopping cannot provide. The project's success will ultimately determine whether this approach can sustain urban retail in an era when consumer patterns continue to evolve unpredictably.<ref name="gallery"/>